August 1 (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, August 1 is a crime film directed by Sibi Malayil, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. After a keenly fought election, MKR becomes the new chief minister. When the opponents hire a psychotic killer to assassinate him, Perumal, a crime branch officer, is assigned to stop him.
Who’s in it. August 1 stars Mammootty as Perumal, Sukumaran as K. G. Ramachandran, Captain Raju as Professional Assassin and Sreenath as Gopu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, August 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch August 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of August 1 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch August 1 (1988)?
- In AU, August 1 is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is August 1 worth watching?
- August 1 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in August 1?
- August 1 stars Mammootty, Sukumaran, Captain Raju, Sreenath and Urvashi.
- When was August 1 released?
- August 1 was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.